This surge in extreme wealth occurs while more people worldwide struggle to pay everyday bills

It took more than a century to go from first millionaire to first billionaire, and another century to hit $200 billion. Now the world is waiting for its first trillionaire.

Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire as SpaceX's IPO targets a $1.5T-$1.8T valuation, with filings revealing 18,712 BTC in corporate holdings.

At a time when concerns about inequality are high and public attitudes toward the ultra-wealthy have soured, Musk has managed to retain a loyal following despite his…